Are you passionate about environmental protection and strategic leadership? We're looking for a Wastewater Treatment Strategic Compliance Manager to lead our environmental performance across wastewater treatment operations. This pivotal role will drive compliance with regulatory requirements, enhance environmental standards, and foster a culture of operational excellence. You'll work collaboratively across the organisation, influencing key areas such as people, training, asset standards, and systems thinking. This is a strategic leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of wastewater treatment—and is also a development role within the succession plan for the Head of Wastewater Treatment.
Responsibilities
* Develop and lead strategic plans to improve environmental performance and performance against final effluent quality standards.
* Monitor and report on KPIs including permit breaches, leading indicator statuses and proactive leading measures.
* Own overall process for investigations into compliance failures and environmental incidents, ensuring that the processes are followed to the required standards and that the outputs provide strategic learning points.
* Manage internal audits and governance frameworks to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
* Collaborate with operational teams and capital delivery to embed environmental requirements.
* Produce data-driven compliance reports for senior management and regulators.
* Champion a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
* Drive implementation of digital monitoring systems and analytics.
* Build strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in wastewater or industrial process management, ideally within the water industry.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
* Project and process management expertise.
* Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence strategic change.
Knowledge & Desirable Qualifications
* In-depth understanding of UK environmental legislation particularly the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and other regulations relevant to wastewater treatment and discharge.
* Understanding of environmental compliance frameworks and regulatory permit requirements.
* Familiarity with environmental performance metrics and KPIs such as permit breaches, pollution incidents, and sludge quality.
* Knowledge of regulatory bodies' roles and processes, especially the Environment Agency and local authorities.
* Desirable: a degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
* Chartered membership (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA), Lean Six Sigma training.
* Experience with GIS, SCADA, and digital compliance tools.
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